Summary
With over 200 clinical trials in neurology underway at any time, Halifax is a focal point for new discoveries. The Brain Repair Centre unites researchers investigating therapies for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, brain injury, migraines and more. Halifax is also a global leader in pain research, especially pediatric pain, shaping treatments used around the world.
Research Facilities
Local Expertise
Dr. Sultan Darvesh
Alzheimer’s research pioneer. Developed the first diagnostic tracer to detect Alzheimer’s in living patients, revolutionizing early diagnosis. His research focus is the development of therapeutic and diagnostic agents for Alzheimer’s disease, with butyrylcholinesterase as the target.
Notable Meetings
35th Annual Computational Neuroscience Meeting 2026 (925 Attendees)
World Muscle Society Conference 2022 (900 Attendees)
Canadian Society for Brain, Behaviour and Cognitive Science Annual Meeting 2022
Canadian Neurological Sciences Federation National Conference (600 Attendees)
Schizophrenia Society of Canada National Conference (400 Attendees)